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Flint Recovery Corps now accepting host site applications!

The Flint Recovery Corps program is looking for host site organizations who are interested in hosting full-time or half-time AmeriCorps members for the 2017-2018 program year. Member activities will focus on food security and nutrition, medical management, early education, and/or behavioral and developmental health. Member activities will be designed to help organizations meet the ongoing and long-term needs of Flint residents related to the water crisis. Does this sound like your organization? Apply today!

AmeriCorps, VISTA, NCCC or Senior Corps members can help nonprofits, charities, educational institutions, and other community-focused organizations advance their mission, provide services, and build capacity.

Several state-wide AmeriCorps and VISTA programs are looking for Flint-based organizations that are interested in hosting members. To find out more information about any of these programs, please contact Jenny.

Michigan College Advising Corps - UM and MSU (focus: college access and success)

Michigan Foreclosure Prevention Corps - CEDAM (focus: housing)

Michigan Habitat’s AmeriCorps - Habitat for Humanity (focus: housing)

Michgan Education Corps - Hope Network (focus: K-3 literacy)

Together We Prepare AmeriCorps - American Red Cross of West Michigan (focus: disaster preparedness

"The AmeriCorps VISTA positions supported an entirely new model of food service delivery as a pilot for summer meals for children and adults. It worked so well that we are expanding the program this year. The community was receptive to the model and it served children that would have otherwise gone without any meals during the summer months!"

For more information about the national service programs, follow the links provided:

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